choosehope 233 Posted July 17, 2015 I see a lot of people saying they had to get an endoscopy and a pulmonary function test prior to surgery. My doc doesn't require that - just psych, cardiac & barium study. Why do your docs ask for the other two? Want to cover all my basis so surgery will be as safe as possible. Trying to figure out if I should ask my GP to do these. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted July 17, 2015 The purpose of Pre-Op testing is to identify any problems or complications that can make you weight loss surgery unsuccessful. Generally you go through a first round and if that detects any anomalies, then you are directed to undergo a second round performed by specialist in those particular fields. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhrguru 1,238 Posted July 17, 2015 My doc asked for the PFT because I'd listed that i got winded easily climbing stairs (who wouldn't at 335#'s!!). So it was precautionary for me-- and ruled out me having asthma. I never had to do an endoscopy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theatrejo 29 Posted July 17, 2015 My Dr has found that he has less problems with his patients having really bad Acid Reflux/Indigestion if he does the Scope Pre-Op to look for any hiatal hernias. If there is one there, he fixes it while he is doing the Gastric Surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mini_me007 121 Posted July 17, 2015 I second what @@theatrejo said. I just had my scope this morning as my surgeon was looking for hiatal hernia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
